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Local collector to display artifact reproductions

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FAIRMONT – From 1994 to 2010, Dr. Rin Porter collected artifact reproductions made by Native Americans through trades she made as a vendor in Saint Cloud. Now, she has the opportunity to showcase her collection at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont from February 10-27. Porter ...

Trimont receives $1 million for wastewater projections

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TRIMONT – The city of Trimont will be receiving $1 million in federal funding for its ongoing wastewater treatment project, secured by Congressman Brad Finstad. Giving an overview of the whole project, Trimont City Clerk Kelli Harder said it covers several areas. “Our wastewater ...

Madelia crash causes power outage

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MADELIA — A vehicle accident that destroyed a utility pole near the House of Print late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition of The Sentinel. Madelia Fire Chief John Tierney said his department responded to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. at 322 Benzel Ave. ...

Welcome FD Pancake Breakfast on Sunday

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WELCOME — There will be an extra cribbage tournament date at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Welcome Legion Hall. The tournaments will continue on their usual dates, the second and third Saturdays of the month, on Feb. 14 and 21. All area cribbage players are welcome to join the ...

Police

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, Feb. 4 3:36 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 block of Willow Street. A verbal warning was issued. 7:42 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 700 block of North Main Street. 4:24 p.m. — A driving complaint ...

Thursday’s Sentinel will be online only

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MADELIA — A vehicle accident near the House of Print facility late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition after a utility pole was destroyed, cutting power to the facility for 14 hours. The collision, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, severed ...